1.14.14.11 additional information for epoxyalkane production in a biophasic system, di-n-octyl phthalate and bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate are the best solvents. Phthalate esters, except methyl phthalate, produce higher levels of (S)-1,2-epoxyheptane than medium- or long-chain (C10 to C18) alkanes 744099